Early Childhood Educator

Work Initiatives; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Above-award opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Childcare fee discounts for eligible

Time in lieu for extra hours

Job summary

Exploring Tree is seeking caring Educators to join our team. You will work closely with Senior Educators and the Educational Leader to create safe, engaging learning experiences that support children's growth through play, creativity, and connection.

You will help implement learning programs guided by the EYLF, build positive relationships with children and families, and contribute to observations, documentation, and programming in a warm, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Standards
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for working with children
• A warm, caring, and positive approach
• A current Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificates (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning, creativity, wellbeing, and development
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members
• Help create a safe, caring, and engaging environment
• Talk with families about children’s learning and progress
• Follow child-safe practices and professional behaviour at all times
• Report any child safety concerns quickly and appropriately

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

At Exploring Tree, we believe children learn best when educators feel
supported, valued, and inspired every day.

We are looking for caring and passionate Educators to join our team.

At Exploring Tree, we create safe, welcoming, and engaging environments where children can learn through play, creativity, and connection.

We value kindness, teamwork, respect, and strong relationships with children and families. Our programs also include opportunities for children to engage in creative arts, wellbeing experiences, and Christian education in a warm and inclusive environment.

If you love helping children learn, grow, and feel confident, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an Educator, you will work closely with Senior Educators and the Educational Leader in your centre.

You will help create fun, meaningful, and inclusive learning experiences that support children’s learning, creativity, wellbeing, and development.

As an Educator, you will:

• Support children’s learning, creativity, wellbeing, and development
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members
• Help create a safe, caring, and engaging environment
• Support learning programs guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Assist with observations, programming, and documentation
• Work with other educators to create play-based learning experiences
• Support children’s emotional wellbeing and development
• Talk with families about children’s learning and progress
• Take part in centre events and family activities
• Follow child-safe practices and professional behaviour at all times
• Report any child safety concerns quickly and appropriately
• Help create a culture of safety, respect, and teamwork

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Standards
• A genuine passion for working with children
• A warm, caring, and positive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Confidence contributing to programming and documentation
• An interest in creativity, the arts, and play-based learning
• Reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude
• A commitment to child safety and inclusive practices
• A current Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificates (or willingness to obtain)

Highly Desirable

• Experience working in early childhood education
• Confidence supporting children’s emotional wellbeing
• Experience contributing to programming and reflective practice
• An interest in nature play and creative learning experiences

Why Join Us?

At Exploring Tree, we value and support our educators.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Above-award opportunities for experienced candidates
• High educator-to-child ratios
• Curriculum planning time
• Supportive leadership and mentoring
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Networking opportunities and annual conferences
• Specialist programs including creative arts, sign language, dance, wellness initiatives, and Christian education
• A canine education program with resident wellness dogs
• Access to an architecturally designed atelier with resident art teacher
• Paid birthday leave
• Childcare fee discounts for eligible employees
• Time in lieu for approved additional hours worked
• A respectful, supportive, and collaborative team culture

About Our Centre

We are committed to creating a centre where children feel safe, confident, and excited to learn.

We value strong relationships, meaningful learning experiences, educator wellbeing, and a strong sense of community.

Our team works together to create an environment where children and educators can learn, grow, and feel proud of what they do every day.